Messenger - Immune builder

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orkidlady Drumheller, AB(Zone 2a) Feb 04, 2007

Morning!

I don't know if any of you are familiar with a program called The Garden Hotline with Ralph Snodsmith....well I contacted him with regards to a program he did back in the summer of 2004 on Messenger with Jeff I believe it was.

Well he informed me that he is doing an interview with Lisa Bednarski with Eden BioScience on February 18th, 2007 from 9:00 - 10:00 AM EST and you can listen online if you are not able to pick up the radio station WOR 710 HD.

Or you can also download the podcast!

http://wor710.com/pages/47316.php

I am so excited about it....I asked Ralph if he is still using Messenger and he said he sure is. So mark your calendars.

Joanne

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plantladylin (Zone 1) Feb 04, 2007

Never heard of Messenger, what is it?

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ecrane3 Dublin, CA(Zone 9a) Feb 04, 2007

It's a plant hormone that you can spray on your plants to increase their resistance to disease, etc. Basically, it tricks the plant into thinking it's being attacked by something, so the plant mounts an immune response and grows better, flowers better, etc. If you search the forums, it was discussed several times last year, some people think it really works well and others don't.
Here's some info on it (from the manufacturer):
http://www.edenbio.com/garden/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=33&Itemid=48

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tommyr2006 Poughkeepsie, NY(Zone 6a) Feb 05, 2007

I love listening to Ralph! Met him several times, a genuine nice guy! Messenger is a harpin protien. Helps to build up a plants defenses.

http://www.biotech-info.net/harpin.html

Tom

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pheitmeyer Mesa, AZ(Zone 9b) Feb 13, 2007

I have a problem every year with my Taros - white flies - soap does nothing and anything heavier burns the leaves. I wonder if this would help - the product info looks like it prevents disease, but doesn't mention bugs.

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orkidlady Drumheller, AB(Zone 2a) Feb 13, 2007

Hi there,

Research has shown that harpin has multiple effects and different types of plants respond differently. In some
cases, it enhances plant growth, in other cases it purportedly increases insect and disease resistance

I would give it a go....you can always contact Lisa Bednarski at Eden BioScience and ask her about it. They have a toll free number:

http://www.edenbio.com/

1-888-522-5976

And don't forget Lisa will be interviewed by Ralph Snodsmith on WOR 710 radio from 9-10 AM EST on Sunday, Feb. 18, 2007.......you can call into the radio station maybe and ask her as well.

Joanne

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